Question

What will be formed after oxidation of secondary alcohol with chromic anhydride (CrO3)?

• A. Aldehyde
• B. Ketone
• C. Carboxylic acid
• D. Ester

Hint:

Chromic anhydride is a strong oxidizing agent that selectively oxidizes secondary alcohols to ketones without affecting aldehydes or carboxylic acids.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Oxidation of a secondary alcohol with chromic anhydride (CrO3) yields a ketone. Secondary alcohols cannot be oxidized to aldehydes or carboxylic acids.
Step 2: Therefore, option (2) is the correct selection.